Chris Johnson (running back)

The support you’ve shown me over the last few days has meant more than I can put into words,

• Johnson said in his post
  The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/chris…Jul 2, 02:44
• Johnson wrote
  The Independentindependent.co.uk/sport/us…Jul 2, 11:45

There’s no history of ALS in my family,

• said Johnson
  Guardiantheguardian.com/sport/2026…Jun 29, 14:47
• Johnson stated via a speech-generating device
  Newsweeknewsweek.com/sports/nfl…Jun 29, 23:04
• Johnson said
  Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/sports/us…Jun 29, 23:32

It's continued to progress much faster than I ever imagined. I want people to understand just how quickly ALS can attack your body,

• Johnson said
  Fox Newsfoxnews.com/sports/former…Jun 29, 12:54
  International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/former/nfl…Jun 29, 15:42

My kids are also a huge part of why I keep going. Every day I wake up wanting more time with them, to make more memories, and just be their dad. They give me a reason to keep fighting.”

• Johnson also credited his children for keeping him motivated, saying
  Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/sports/us…Jun 29, 23:32
• Johnson said
  The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/chris…Jun 29, 22:09

I hope the NFL steps up, invests in research, and continues working to protect players — both now and for generations to come,

• Johnson said
  The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/chris…Jun 29, 22:09